Mind over matter: WHY WE ARE AWESOME

[ilikebl]

Hi all!

So my therapist gave me an exercise to try given my OCD is what is called magical thinking, meaning when I think, hear, see, or read something awful or something I've linked to something awful I have to wash my hands, among other things.

The exercise is to go three days without washing my hands at all, which at the begining of this semester would have been impossible for me. However, since being on meds, its now possible.

So far I am 12 hours in and have only washed twice because I had too. THOUGH I am on meds, I am extremely proud of myself for this accomplishment because I know that it was me who set this goal and decided to follow it. The meds are a tool, but I am the one that is doing the work.

I guess my point is that there is some control over OCD. Its hard to find and so, so often its too much to control and not worth the "risk." BUT what is so awesome and beautiful about the human brain and the human spirit is that it is a resilient, adaptable thing that is determined to show the world that it is stronger than imbalanced chemicals.

Well, again, I'm only 12 hours in, so we'll see how it goes but I guess I just wanted to share that I am proud of myself for this small accomplishment, and that it is these small accomplishments that we need to hold onto. These small accomplishments build on each other, bolster us to keep trying, and can eventually build into something great.

Ok, thank you for listening to my somewhat corny, but sincerely heartfelt speech. I hope you all have wonderful days.

[Katz101]

Well done, you are doing it 🙂 Keep up the great work.

[Aleese]

Proud of you and the great work you are doing. You can make it all the way😊

Thank you for sharing with us in your post.

And yes, there is so much hope as we keep choosing to stomp on OCD with ERP👍🏼Great work ’ilikebl’

[trailwalker53]

Good job! Stay strong and keep fighting!! Thanks for sharing.....it has encouraged me

[ilikebl in reply to trailwalker53]

I’m so glad, it’s so much better to work as a team

[Selesnya]

That's great that you're able to make progress. Changing our behavior is so difficult. Be proud of the effort you're putting in, even if you don't always succeed.

[Wheeloffortune]

Way to go!! So proud of you

[Tcba]

So true. Thanks for sharing and for being an inspiration for us today! 💜

[Ginger61]

So proud of you!

[Blue274]

Thank you! It gives me hope.